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The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ministry of Education to address outstanding debts critical to the smooth operation of Senior High Schools (SHSs) ahead of their reopening for the 2025 academic year.
In a communiqué signed by CHASS National Secretary, Primus Baro, the association referenced previous correspondence dated September 20, 2024, and August 12, 2024, as well as unfulfilled assurances given by the Minister of Education during a Zoom meeting on December 18, 2024.
CHASS highlighted the government’s arrears on perishable items and unpaid utility bills, stressing that these issues have significantly impeded the operation of SHSs nationwide.
The communiqué warned that schools may struggle to reopen on January 3, 2025, without the immediate release of the funds. CHASS emphasized that these resources are crucial for maintaining school infrastructure, ensuring students’ welfare, and delivering quality education.
CHASS has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education to prioritize the disbursement of the funds. The association underlined that a delay in addressing these financial obligations could disrupt the reopening schedule and adversely affect the educational experience for students.
This appeal comes as schools prepare to resume for the new academic year, with unresolved financial challenges threatening the stability of the educational system.
